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Key Dates, 2016–2017
These dates are a general guideline. See www.mcgill.ca/importantdates for a complete list. Check for the precise dates of your courses.
| REGISTRATION & APPLICATION | Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: May 1, 2016; International Students: March 1, 2016 |
Canadian/Permanent Residents: September 1, 2016; International Students: July 1, 2016 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Education – Faculty of Education students | April 7, 2016 | April 7, 2016 |
| Registration using Minerva for courses and programs for returning program students | June 14, 2016 | October 6, 2016 |
| Registration using Minerva for returning Continuing Studies Independent (Special) Students and newly admitted students for courses and programs | June 21, 2016 | October 13, 2016 |
| Deadline for students to register for courses without a late registration fee | September 2, 2016 | January 4, 2017 |
| Late registration period with late registration fee ($25 for Continuing Studies) | September 3–20, 2016 | January 5–17, 2017 |
| Course Change (drop/add) deadline | September 20, 2016 | January 17, 2017 |
| Deadline to web withdraw (grade of “W”) with fee refund from Continuing Studies credit courses (less $20) | September 27, 2016 | January 24, 2017 |
| Deadline to withdraw from courses (grade of “W”) or University withdrawal (grade “W--”) with NO refund | November 1, 2016 | March 7, 2017 |
| Last day for students to request fee exemptions and to submit legal documents for proof of Canadian citizenship and proof of Quebec residency to the School of Continuing Studies. Documents received after this date will be updated for the following term only | December 1, 2016 | April 11, 2017 |
| LECTURES | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Lectures begin in all credit courses and non-credit language courses | September 2, 2016 | January 4, 2017 |
| Lectures begin for Intensive English and Intensive French | September 12, 2016 | January 16, 2017 |
| Lectures begin in non-credit Career and Professional Development courses (These dates may change depending on the course; refer to the course listing for the most up-to-date information) | September 7, 2016 | January 5, 2017 |
| Last day of lectures for courses | December 5, 2016 | April 11, 2017 |
| Online course evaluation period: Evaluations available for completion on Mercury through Minerva |
November 10–December 22, 2016 | March 25–April 30, 2017 (tentative) |
| EXAMINATIONS | Fall Term | Winter Term |
| Examination period | December 7–20, 2016 | April 13–28, 2017 |
| Application deadline for deferred examinations | January 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
| STATUTORY HOLIDAYS | |
|---|---|
| National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | May 23, 2016 |
| La Fête Nationale du Québec | June 24, 2016 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2016 |
| Labour Day | September 5, 2016 |
| Thanksgiving | October 10, 2016 |
| Christmas and New Year | December 23, 2016–January 2, 2017 |
| Study Break | February 27–March 3, 2017 |
| Easter | April 14 and April 17, 2017 |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2016-2017 (last updated Apr. 7, 2016) (disclaimer)
School of Continuing Studies—2016-2017 (last updated Apr. 7, 2016) (disclaimer)